Software Update: Plex Media Server 0.9.8.6

Version 0.9.8.6 of Plex Media Server has been released. This program is an open source media server for Linux, OS X, Windows and various NAS devices. It can serve content to clients on the same machine, within the local network or even over the internet. Client software is available for the aforementioned operating systems, but also for iOS, Android, Windows Phone 7, Google TV and some TVs from LG and Samsung. The program includes its own App Store, where plug-ins can be exchanged. For example, these plug-ins allow instant viewing of content from Hulu, Netflix, and CNN Video. In addition, there is PlexPass, a paid service that gives early access to new versions, in addition to discounts on ‘Premium features’. Furthermore, there is now also a web client. The release notes for this release can be found below.

New:

• Transcoder support for the Plex Chrome app.
• Media index files are now available for all users, not just PlexPass members.

Fixes:

• Speed ​​up scanning with database optimizations.
• Another fix for “Recently Viewed Shows”.
• View settings are now stored per-account.
• Much less memory used when loading iTunes XML.
• Fix a few field reported crashes.
• (Windows) Make sure taskbar icon is created.
• (Mac) Fix menu spinner not showing during a scan.
• (DLNA) Use correct MIME types for AAC.
• (DLNA) Update profiles for Bravia 2010 and 2012 models.
• Speed ​​up remuxing H.264 from WTV files.
• (API) Media items on details endpoints weren’t sorted correctly.